Biography of William D. Smith

Smith, William D., was born in Batavia, N. Y., August 26, 1863. He is a son of Wilber Smith, and grandson of
Alva Smith, one of the pioneers of Batavia. His father died in 1893. William D. Smith was graduated from Hobart
College in 1884, after which he engaged in the hardware trade, which he has since continued. In 1888 he was married
to Helen McLeod Cross, daughter of Wilson Cross. Mr. Smith has won recognition as a thorough and successful business
man, and as an estimable, substantial citizen.

Source:
Our County and it's people
A descriptive work on Genesee County, New York
Edited by: F. W. Beers
J.W. Vose & Co., Publishers, Syracuse, N. Y. 1890